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Boca Raton, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assess, treat, and cares for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Evaluate, monitor, and rehab lung function across all age groups, from newborns to the elderly.

Qualifications

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), if employee was credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, they must participate in the Credential Maintenance Program to maintain your NBRC credentials. Credentials awarded prior to July 1, 2002, are not subject to the Credential Maintenance Program
  • Graduate of a two (2) year AMA approved Respiratory Care Program

Required

  • Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Other Qualifications

  • Must be licensed by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulations and have current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS & PALS
  • Therapists working in NICU must have a current NRP certification

Minimum Requirements

  • A minimum of two (1) year post-graduate clinical experience in Respiratory Care procedures

West Boca Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At West Boca Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and

programs include:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off
  • Career development and continuing education opportunities
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status: West Boca Medical Center (WBMC) is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and has been serving southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties for over 37 years.

WBMC offers general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, a robotic surgery program, a state-of-the art breast imaging center, womens and childrens services and the only level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County.

Its two emergency centers, one at the main hospital and the other in Coconut Creek, are open 24-hours a day. Join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders across all age groups. They are responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and rehabilitating lung function in a collaborative hospital environment.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary assessmentLung function monitoringNICU care

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 52% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

9
<$95k
10
$95k-110k
3
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
13%
PSLF eligible
13%
Loan repayment
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

Marian Regional Medical Center · Santa Maria, California

$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

Respiratory Therapist – CRT/RRT

$45.05 - $63.70/hr
#4

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$41.41-$62.92/hr
+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,913 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Boca Raton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$640k
Typical market rent
$2,949/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program
Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance